UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava named to award watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been included in the 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award watch list, announced on August 23, 2026. The Long Beach native is among seven quarterbacks selected from a total of 69 players. Iamaleava was previously a finalist for this award in 2024 and excelled last season with notable statistics, including 4,858 passing yards and 34 touchdowns. He will have a strong supporting cast this season under head coach Bob Chesney, enhancing UCLA's offensive prospects.
- •Iamaleava is one of seven quarterbacks on the watch list.
- •He recorded 4,858 yards and 34 touchdowns last season.
- •He was a finalist for the award in 2024.
- •UCLA aims for improved performance under head coach Bob Chesney.
- •Previously, UCLA's Laiatu Latu won a defensive award in 2023.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins quarterback named to preseason award watch list
"UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava named to 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award watch list.
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